A couple of weeks ago, we made our first official step towards being outta here. It was a glorious moment and it made the upcoming move finally seem real. After having driven a 1993 Mitsubishi RVR for the last 6 months (a piece) and a 1991 Toyota Carib before that (an even bigger piece), we elected to utilize the military overseas purchase option and get a Volvo. Hurrah! If you don't quite understand my current state of euphoric bliss over car buying, I suggest you do the comparison:
This:
Versus this: (only in titanium grey)
Ahhhh....NOW you understand! I knew a visual image would help! Sexy, right??? ;)
While I try not to sound too overjoyed with the prospect of leaving this joint (I'll miss you Keli and Erin! You guys are the best!!!), I can't wait to re-experience the simple pleasures of being stateside again. Like driving on the right side of the road, walking through a Barnes and Noble while sipping lazily on a cup of coffee, and even Wal-Mart....you know you've been gone too long when Wal-Mart generates thoughts of excitement! Even when the last mental image you have of the place involves an tobacco-chewin', overall-wearin' guy who picks his nose while commenting to the lady at the checkout counter, "You reckon these har pair of shorts will last me good as my last uns??" Gross.
Our next big step (not for a few months) is going on some house hunting leave so we won't be homeless when we get there. We're facing the decision of whether we want to continue renting or finally cross the line into adulthood and make the biggest investment of our lives. Scary. We'll keep you posted. Hopefully, many of you will consider coming out and sharing a drink or two under our lanai either way! :)
Amanda
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